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The Sky Was The Limit - Aviation in World War 1

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Is the sky the limit? Advances in aviation during World War I brought the limit much closer than before. Countries around the world were affected by flight in the Great War, including adapting by changing tactical locations and patterns.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
aviation, air, world war i, post world war i, causes of world war i, airplanes, communication technology, integrating technology
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use during a unit on the air force or the use of new technologies during World War I
  • Work with the science or engineering department to explain aviation in even more detail after watching the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Serves as part of a series on technology and warfare
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Builds primary source analysis skills
  • Discusses the evolution of aviation during World War I in well-researched detail
Cons
  • None
Common Core
RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7